HOBBLES. 



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fore (f) ; thence backward (c) to off hind; then across to and 

 through "D" of the master hobble strap (g). The plate-longe 

 is looped around the animal (h). Traction is made on free end 

 of main rope (e). It is claimed by Trasbot that an animal thus 

 cast struggles less than when cast by the ordinary method. 



"Farmer" Miles' Method of Casting a Colt. 



Figure 109 represents the Miles colt hobbles applied (first 

 position). The hobbles of Miles consist of four hobble ropes. 



Fig. 109. Miles' Colt Hobbles Applied — First Position. 



These are of the loop variety. The material used in making 

 the loops may be either rawhide (plaited), Figure 87; leather, 

 Figure 88, or rope. Figure 86. These hobbles are each from 15 

 to 18 inches long and are applied by looping. The main rope 

 is %-inch, cotton, and 18 feet long. Upon one end is a 2-inch 

 metal "D." This main rope is also used as the master hobble. 



